[Raspberry Pi 3] Can I use a cell phone charger as a power source for the raspberry pi 3?

Question

I bought a Raspberry Pi 3 more than 2 months ago and I can't use it. I bought a micro SD memory card. I tried to write the Raspibian system using the Etcher program, but it didn't work. At the end of the recording Etcher says that the image: "may not have been recorded correctly". I tried using Win32Disk which writes correctly but doesn't work. Error: Kernel panic-not syncing: VFS: unable to mount root fs on unknown-block (179,2). I'm using a Motorola 5V power source and 2A output. Could that be the problem?
Sometimes it appears this message and sometimes it doesnt appear. But Raspberry Pi 3 never works.

Answer 1

change your sd card.
the one you're using is corrupted(That's the error message from etcher).
when you have power issues while writing to the sd card, corruption is a common thing.
Ensure you have a power supply capable of providing at least 2,5 Amps.
Use an externally powered usb hub for your periferals and external power for shields like the pihat or similar.

Answer 2

I used Samsung power adapter to power up my raspi. It works well. :)

Make sure the power adapter could supply current to 1 amp at least.

Answer 3

it is not about the brand of gadget it is about the amp required.

Answer 4

Usually it works and it can even work with 1A.

Sometimes we have to wire off LED-Matrix and other modules.
Booting AND light might have too much power consumption.

Answer 5

Yes, it can. I already have tried change and others supplies doesn't work. My raspberry pi need a supply with 2,5A output.
But my Moto adapter have just 2,0A output. I'm wondering if could be the micro SD Card.

Answer 6

Thank for your answer @Oma .
I'm rewriting the image system now. I expect it works.

Answer 7

Hello @Oma. I already have done. Could you take a look here, please:

https://code.sololearn.com/WO2Os7VCX486/?ref=app